Mike Staley

Reporter at WHSV-TV (Harrisonburg, VA)

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AAA: New research uncovers misperceptions about impairing effect of cannabis use

5 days ago | 29news.com | Mike Staley

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The AAA Traffic Safety Foundation conducted a survey asking people about their driving habits and cannabis usage, finding many people misunderstood the legality of driving after consuming cannabis. In Virginia, someone who is caught driving while high can face the same consequences as someone who drives under the influence of alcohol.
AAA: New research uncovers misperceptions about impairing effect of cannabis use

6 days ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The AAA Traffic Safety Foundation conducted a survey asking people about their driving habits and cannabis usage, finding many people misunderstood the legality of driving after consuming cannabis. In Virginia, someone who is caught driving while high can face the same consequences as someone who drives under the influence of alcohol.
‘The first first responder’: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week underway

1 week ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

VERONA, Va. (WHSV) - April 13-19 marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which highlights the importance of 911 dispatchers for emergency situations. A 911 call doesn’t go straight to a local fire or police agency.
Staunton man faces attempted murder charges for alleged domestic incident

2 weeks ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Denis Fitzgerald is facing first-degree attempted murder charges after an alleged domestic incident in Augusta County. According to a police report filed by the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office, Fitzgerald allegedly threatened to kidnap and kill the victim in this case after a domestic violence situation escalated. Police found the victim with multiple facial injuries.
Nexus executives’ trial delayed for the fifth time

2 weeks ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) — Former Nexus executives Richard Moore, Michael Donovan and Timothy Shipe’s trials were delayed again Tuesday after new lawyers were appointed. At Moore and Donovan’s last hearing March 28, the two were each appointed public defenders because they had several sudden changes to the defense counsel. Judge Sean Workowski decided to appoint counsel to avoid any lack of representation in the case.
Cassell Athletics installs long-awaited lights at baseball field

2 weeks ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - After years of not having lights on the field, kids who play for Cassell Athletics can now play in the dark instead of cutting games short thanks to the installation of new stadium lights. Before the new light fixtures were installed, games played on the Cassell Athletics field either had to start early, putting extra stress on working families, or games were cut short because of less daylight as the sun set.
Valley Community Services Board worried about future amid possible funding cuts

2 weeks ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The Valley Community Services Board is preparing to take on more work with proposed federal funding cuts on the table in Washington. Republican-backed budget reconciliation bills making their way through Congress have over $800 million in spending cuts to Medicaid. Kim McClanahan, executive director for the VCSB, said half of the organization’s budget comes from Medicaid and any cuts to the funding it receives could be detrimental to operations.
City of Staunton looking for public input about housing issues

2 weeks ago | 29news.com | Mike Staley

STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The City of Staunton is hosting several public input sessions to hear citizens’ concerns about housing issues in the Queen City. The city has already developed some key shortcomings that they’ve seen across Staunton:Housing supplyHousing maintenanceHousing securityRebecca Joyce, Housing Planner/Grant Manager for the City of Staunton, said housing is the pinnacle of a community.
Voting registrar explains potential impacts of proposed federal election laws

2 weeks ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility Act is designed to limit “voter fraud,” but it has many identical features to Virginia law. Mark Finks, Director of Elections for the City of Harrisonburg, said voting registration in Virginia has several checks throughout the process. He said these checks help prevent illegal votes from making it through the ballots. These checks consist of multiple people looking over registrations before they are processed.
City of Staunton looking for public input about housing issues

2 weeks ago | whsv.com | Mike Staley

STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The City of Staunton is hosting several public input sessions to hear citizens’ concerns about housing issues in the Queen City. The city has already developed some key shortcomings that they’ve seen across Staunton:Housing supplyHousing maintenanceHousing securityRebecca Joyce, Housing Planner/Grant Manager for the City of Staunton, said housing is the pinnacle of a community.